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In Iran, Felt-Making Has Roots in History

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The art of making felt is an age-old tradition in Iran’s western province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari that was invented by the ancient people, since the region is a major producer of livestock and wool, the natural fabric used in the felt.
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Iranian Magnum Opus Artwork Put Up for Online Sale (+Video)

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A masterpiece of carving art, created by an acclaimed Iranian artist, has been put up for sale at an auction with a minimum sale price of 500,000 US dollars.
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Iranian Dolls to Go to Geneva as Peace Ambassadors

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Jai Jagat 2020, an Indian campaign organizing a global march for peace and justice, has decided to take two Iranian folklore dolls from Isfahan to the Swiss city of Geneva as peace ambassadors.
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Hut Hotels of Ghalehganj; Unique Attraction for Tourists

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The first hut hotel of Iran which opened in the underprivileged city of Ghalehganj in 2016, is now a symbol of the development of city, and it is now known for this hotel.
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Dashti Fabric Selected as Best Iranian Craft

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The fabric used in the Aba (robe) weaving industry of “Bahiri" village of Dashti County in Bushehr province has been selected as the top craft at Iran’s National Handicrafts Festival.
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3 Iranian Cities, 1 Village Listed as Global Hubs of Handicrafts

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Three more Iranian cities as well as a village have been added to the World Crafts Council’s list of cities and villages known for their handicrafts. Now, over a dozen Iranian towns and cities are on the list.
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Young Couple Selling Iranian Handicrafts Online

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An Iranian couple has created a website to introduce and sell various Iranian handicrafts after years of travelling to different provinces of Iran and exploring different crafts in different parts of the country.
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Iran Exports $146m Worth of Handicrafts in 8 Months

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Iran has exported $146 million worth of handicrafts from mid-March to mid-November 2019, mainly to the Persian Gulf countries and Iraq, said a top Iranian official.
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Javak-Kari; Traditional Art of Cutting Wood

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Javak-kari is the delicate art of cutting and shredding wood, which dates back to the eighth century CE and has its origins in Iran’s Shiraz.
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Iranian Craftsman Inscribes Quran on Stone

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An artisan in Iran has turned his house into an exhibition of superb pieces of craftsmanship: stones on which are written the verses of the Quran, the holy book of Muslims.
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Qalamkari; Traditional Art of Making Hand-Painted Textile

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Qalamkari is a traditional textile art which was born in Isfahan during the Safavid era. Qalamkari artists do magic by using colours, fabric and wood.
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Pastak & Shawl Weaving; Ancient Art of Iran’s Kurdistan

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Shawl and Pastak weaving is one of the oldest handicrafts in Kurdistan province, especially the border city of Baneh. These shawls are woven with the wool of a particular goat.
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Isfahan Hosting Exhibition of Exquisite Handmade Carpets

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The 22nd edition of Isfahan Handmade Carpet Exhibition is underway in the city’s International Exhibitions Centre.
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4 Iranian Cities Now on UNESCO’s List of Global Creative Cities

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has added two more Iranian cities to the network of the world’s creative cities.
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‘Diplomatic Ladies’ Hold Food, Handicrafts Festival in Tehran

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A festival of food and handicrafts was held in Tehran on Thursday by the Diplomatic Spouses' Association of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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World’s Most Expensive Scarf Is Made of Silk and Tar

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The world’s most expensive scarves are made of silk, tar, and oil in the town of Oskoo in the northeastern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan.
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World’s Largest Pictorial Carpet Woven in Iran for China

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The largest pictorial carpet of the world has been woven in the central Iranian city of Isfahan.
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Iranian Family Making ‘Alamat’ for Generations

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Manufacturing Alamat, a symbolic banner made of metal used in Muharram mourning rituals, has become a family profession for the Hosseinis in downtown Tehran.
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Tehran Hosting Handmade Carpet Exhibition

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The 28th edition of Tehran Handmade Carpet Exhibition has opened in the Iranian capital, showcasing a wide range of products from Iran's carpet industry.
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Tehran Hosting Annual Handicrafts Expo

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The 32nd edition of Iran’s National Handicrafts Exhibition has gotten underway in capital Tehran.
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Chaleshtor; A Village Where Lock Isn’t Just a Thing

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Lock is much more than a piece of equipment for many Iranians, especially those in the south-western village of Chaleshtor whose ancestors have been the best lock makers in the country.
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Iranian Inmates Making Wood, Leather Handicrafts in Prison

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Prisoners in a jail in Iran’s Isfahan are using their leisure time to make some money by making wood and leather handicrafts in industrial workshops.
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Iranian Peace Dove Figurine Returns from Austria

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The clay figurine of a white dove made by Iranian children as a symbol of peace has returned home from Austria, one of the many nations to have received the little birds with encouraging messages.
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Story of Pottery Entrepreneur Who Started from Ground Zero

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A creative Iranian entrepreneur has created dozens of jobs in his pottery business and exports his products to different countries.
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Tabriz Artists Weave World’s first 600sqm Carpet

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Artists from the Iranian city of Tabriz in East Azarbaijan province have woven the world’s first 600-square-metre carpet after six years of work.
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